California to vote on constitutional right to abortion
By JANIE HAR
Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Californians are voting now through Election Day on a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion and contraception. Proposition 1 is among several measures on state ballots to address reproductive health care following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. Proposition 1 is expected to pass in the heavily Democratic state where political leaders have vowed to protect abortion services. Supporters hope to spur other states in following California’s lead. Opponents say the measure could allow abortions late in pregnancy when the fetus is viable. Supporters say a constitutional protection will not negate current state law that restricts late term abortions unless the mother’s life or health is at stake.
